Agenda 04/09/2024 Item # 4B (Proclamation designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Collier County)04/09/2024
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Children are key to our community’s future success, prosperity and quality of
life; and
WHEREAS, Children have a right to thrive, learn and grow in a safe and loving
environment; and
WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect is a serious problem in Collier County, the State of
Florida, and across our nation; and
WHEREAS, Child abuse prevention is a community responsibility and finding solutions
depends on involvement among all people; and
WHEREAS, Communities must make every effort to promote programs and support
organizations that benefit children and teens and become more aware of child
abuse prevention and the resources available to keep children safe; and
WHEREAS, Effective programs that are dedicated to keeping children and teens in the
community safe and free from abuse succeed because of partnerships among
agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the
business community; and
WHEREAS, Youth Haven is dedicated to raising awareness about and preventing child
abuse;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April, be designated as
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of April, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
_______________________
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
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04/09/2024
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 28313
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 2024 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Col lier
County. To be accepted by Linda Goldfield, Chief Executive Officer for Youth Haven of SWFL.
Meeting Date: 04/09/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – County Manager's Office
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/27/2024 11:59 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Management Analyst II – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
03/27/2024 11:59 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Policy & Proclamation Review Completed 03/29/2024 12:05 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 04/01/2024 4:45 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/09/2024 9:00 AM
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